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Sheffield Children’s Hospital has confirmed that a child who had coronavirus died while in their care on Monday (June 15) however did not confirm their age and said the cause of death is not yet known.

A statement from Sheffield Children’s Hospital said: “Sadly on Monday 15 June, a child passed away at Sheffield Children’s having been brought in to the hospital in a critical condition. Attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful.

“The cause of death is not yet known. Tests have confirmed that the child had COVID-19, but it isn’t yet clear if it was a contributing factor.”

Sheffield Children's Hospital issues statement after child with coronavirus dies